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At Home In CT 3-30-25

Scott Hamilton, Retired American figure skater talks with Brian Shactman about an event being held at the International Skating Center of CT in Simsbury. The Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer Ice Show will be Saturday, May 3, 2025

Mar 30, 202512 min

Face CT 3-23-25

Democratic State Representative Jonathan Steinberg of Westport delivers the Democratic point of view on how to address the states energy and electricity challenges.--

Mar 23, 202524 min

At Home In CT 3-23-25

Tad Huey, Owner of Puzzle Theory escape rooms talks about their location in Middletown and the new theme room opening this weekend. Also, Jesse Nasta, PhD, Executive Director Middlesex County Historical Society talks about the history of how Middletown started and exhibits at the historical society.

Mar 23, 202514 min

At Home In CT 3-16-25

Kristie Gonsalves, Producer of the Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show at Mohegan Sun and President of North East Expos, Inc. “Fishing is the highlight of this annual three-day family event that showcases a wide variety of outdoor activities including freshwater and saltwater fishing, hunting, kayaking, rafting, paddle boards, hunting dog training, safaris, turkey-calling, and more. The popular Kids Fun Zone is twice the size of last year, with hands-on activities for toddlers through teens w...

Mar 17, 202510 min

Face CT 3-16-25

Republican State Senator Ryan Fazio of Greenwich delivers an update on energy policy discussions in the ongoing 2025 legislative session.

Mar 16, 202524 min

At Home In CT 3-9-25

Rob Lemothe of Lemothe's Sugar house explains how they started and how this season of maple syrup production is going.

Mar 10, 202514 min

Face CT 3-9-25

Doctor Tobias Wasser, chair of psychiatry at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University and at Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent’s Medical Center Behavioral Health, discusses mental health difficulties concerning daylight saving time.

Mar 09, 202521 min

At Home In CT 3-2-25

Part 2 of my interview with Alexandra Cojocaru, Mystic Aquarium Animal Rescue Technician on how people can help protect wildlife and what it is like working as an animal rescue technician with Mystis Aquarium.

Mar 02, 202510 min

Face CT 3-2-25

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes explains the new CT Integrated Resources Plan that considers a variety of energy needs and options Connecticut is facing amid an energy shortage.

Mar 02, 202524 min

Face CT 2-23-25

Republican State Senator Tony Hwang of Fairfield runs down a number of issues, including drunk driving and road rage, that the Transportation Committee is considering in the 2025 Legislative Session.

Feb 23, 202525 min

At Home In CT 2-23-25

Alexandra Cojocaru, Animal Rescue Technician at Mystic Aquarium talks about the grey seal who was doing a bit of sight sea-ing along the Connecticut coast line.

Feb 23, 202512 min

Face CT: 2-16-25

We get a closer look at the new role of the Connecticut Student Loan Ombudsperson Michelle Jarvis-Letterman.

Feb 17, 202523 min

At Home In CT 2-18-25

Can’t wait until Spring? The sights and scents of that season will be on full display at the “43rd Connecticut Flower & Garden Show” starting Thursday, February 20 through Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford, Conn. 2025 Dates/Hours: Thursday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discounted admission tickets can be ...

Feb 16, 202513 min

At Home In CT 2-9-25

YardGoats Baseball is on its way and Tim Restall talks about what we can expect this season at the ballpark.

Feb 09, 20257 min

Face CT 2-9-25

Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director Diana Goode runs down options for people who may have a problem with gambling.

Feb 09, 202520 min

At Home In CT 2-2-25

Dr. Tami Christopher, Executive Director New Britain Youth Museum Hungerford Nature Center. Talks about tot upcoming events and outlook for other season activities and education

Feb 02, 202511 min

Face CT 2-2-25

Connecticut State Comptroller Sean Scanlon discusses annual taxes and the State's next two-year budget.

Feb 02, 202524 min

At Home In CT 1-26-25

Rich Hanley, Part-Time Faculty. Professor Emeritus at Quinnipiac University. Also Director of The Jump, a documentary highlighting ski jumping tradition in Salisbury CT and what a small town did to save their beloved ski jump. Also for the second half of todays show, an interview with Willie Hallihan, one of many Directors with the Salisbury Winter Sports Association (SWSA) talks about this years Jump Fest, Jan 31 – Feb 2

Jan 26, 202519 min

Face CT 1-26-25

Operation Fuel is beginning its Winter Energy Assistance Program on Monday, January 27, 2025. CEO Perkin Simpson explains the latest in their fight to help Connecticut residents in receiving energy/utility assistance.

Jan 26, 202524 min

Face CT 1-19-25

State Representative Eleni Kavros-DeGraw (D-Avon) discusses ways the State Legislature is considering cutting down on the growing homeless rate in Connecticut.

Jan 20, 202524 min

At Home In CT 1-19-25

in this weeks part 2 of 2 Matt Fleury, President & Chief Executive Office of The Connecticut Science Center talks about some of the new exhibits soon to be arriving at the Science Center and how they are being used to help with STEM education. Along with allowing visitors to open up their imagination to new ideas.

Jan 19, 20259 min

Face CT 1-12-25

As the 2025 Connecticut Legislative Session begins, Republican State Senator Ryan Fazio of Greenwich goes into detail about the challenges of energy supply and demand in Connecticut and how the state's Energy and Technology Committee is starting to address resident's concerns.

Jan 12, 202524 min

At Home In CT 1-12-25

in this weeks part 1 of 2 Matt Fleury, President & Chief Executive Office of The Connecticut Science Center talks about how important STEM Education is and how the Science Center is looking to get youth interested in jobs and careers that exist right here in CT.

Jan 12, 202511 min

Face CT 1-5-25

Eastern Connecticut State University History Professor Thomas Balcerski looks back on the life and legacy of Former President Jimmy Carter, who was not a stranger to Connecticut.

Jan 06, 202524 min

At Home In CT 1-5-25

Sean Hayes, Powder Ridge President and CEO talks about the winter season being off to a great start with snow making and cold temperatures. If its skiing or tubing down the mountain or just enjoying a meal with a great view Powder ridge does it all and if you need lessons they can help with that also. www.PowderRidgePark.com for more information

Jan 05, 202510 min

At Home In CT 12-29-24

Mike McGarry updates on on any new changes for First Night Hartford and the schedule of activities

Dec 29, 20248 min

Face CT 12-29-24

David Obedzinski, the President of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, explains how the group serves area charities and community needs.

Dec 29, 202424 min

At Home In CT 12-22-24

We are getting close to the end of the Light on Rosewood Rob and Lori Osenkowski, the couple behind the display give an update on how the season is going with collections for Madison "Birdie" Barbieri. more information can be found on their Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/p/Lights-On-Rosewood-100064698458509/

Dec 22, 202413 min

Face CT 12-22-24

Connecticut State Senator James Maroney (D-Milford) goes into detail about plans to discuss AI-related legislation in the 2025 State Legislative Session.

Dec 22, 202424 min

At Home In CT 12-15-24

Emily Clark, Marketing Coordinator and Tammi Flynn, Director of Communications & Brand Strategy for the Florence Griswold Museum talk about the Holiday Season at the Museum.

Dec 15, 202413 min
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